Things To Do
The Alamo
Remember (to visit) the Alamo during your trip to San Antonio! Located directly across from the Menger Hotel, learn about the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution as well as the history of European and American colonization in Texas.
River Walk
The River Walk is one of the most popular and famous attractions in Texas! There are plenty of restaurants, bars, and shopping! Take a river boat tour or stroll along the river to the Briscoe Western Art Museum and the shops at La Villita!
Tower of the Americas
"Located in downtown San Antonio, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides guests the most spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama from the Tower's revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride."
San Antonio Missions
Visit four 17th and 18th century Spanish missions spread throughout the heart of San Antonio. Located roughly 2-3 miles apart from each other, visiting Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada is a great, free activity to experience during your trip.
San Antonio Zoo
Located near Breckenridge Park, the Japanese Tea Gardens, and Trinity University (our alma mater), the San Antonio Zoo is a great place to visit and only 3.5 miles from the Menger Hotel.
Pearl Brewery
The Historic Pearl Brewery, located just north of downtown, is a mixed-use space featuring shopping, restaurants, bars, picturesque green spaces, paseos riverside amphitheater, and a farmer's market.
Witte Museum
The Witte Museum is a great natural history museum located near 3.5 miles from the Menger Hotel near Breckenridge Park and Trinity University! Ariel volunteered in the collections department during college. The recently renovated museum has exhibits about the history, culture, science, and nature of Texas and San Antonio - they also have dinosaurs!
Restaurants
You can't go wrong when it comes to food in San Antonio! There are many options i the downtown area, especially along the River Walk. There are also many choices outside of downtown. Here are a few of our favorites: -Mi Tierra Cafe and Panaderia -Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse -Panchitos Mexican Restaurant (our first date) -Paloma Blanca -Main Street Pizza and Pasta -La Fonda on Main -Bakery Lorraine at the Pearl (really the Pearl Brewery as a whole) -Extra Fine Monte Vista -Honchos The House of Churros -Demo's Greek Food -Tycoon Flats -Hot Joy -Liberty Bar -NOLA -Il Forno Pizza -Dough Pizzeria Napoletana -Whataburger (there's one fairly close to the venue)
Bars/Drinks
Like with restaurants, there are so many options for drinks downtown, along the River Walk, and outside of downtown! Here are our favorites: -The Historic Menger Bar (where Teddy Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders) -Bombay Bicycle Club (our college bar) -Pat O'Brien's (Pat O's) - down the street from the venue -Buckhorn Saloon (a western themed bar downtown) -Vista Brewing (Cafe and Taproom) -The Friendly Spot (Ice House and Eats)